Spectra Clinical Case Reports Journal
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): June 2026

TALKING THERAPY TO REDUCE AUDITORY HALLUCINATIONS IN SCHIZOPHRENIA PATIENTS: A CASE STUDY AT SOCIAL REHABILITATION

Nuril Hikmah (Nursing Study Program, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Jember)
Bagus Dwi Cahyono (Nursing Study Program, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Jember)
Nurul Huda (Nursing Study Program, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Jember)
Ronal Surya A (Nursing Study Program, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Jember)
Apriana Rahmawati (Nursing Study Program, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Jember)
Evy Aristawati (Nursing Study Program, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Jember)



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Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder characterized by perceptual changes, including auditory hallucinations. Non-pharmacological interventions are needed to help patients manage these symptoms. This case report describes nursing care for two schizophrenia patients with auditory hallucinations using talking therapy. Assessment was conducted on two patients at the Social Rehabilitation Unit through interviews and observations. The nursing diagnosis established was sensory perception disturbance: auditory hallucinations. Planning involved implementing talking therapy interventions based on Indonesian Nursing Intervention Standards. The intervention was conducted once daily for three consecutive days, with each session lasting approximately 30 minutes. Results showed a decrease in hallucination frequency in both patients after three days of intervention. Patient one showed significant improvement in using conversation as a distraction, while patient two showed reduced response to commanding hallucinations. Talking therapy showed improvement in reducing auditory hallucinations by shifting focus from internal stimuli to external reality through social interaction.

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sccrj

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Spectra Clinical Case Reports Journal is dedicated to publishing research findings, particularly case reports in the fields of Health Sciences, with a focus on Nursing, Midwifery, and Medical Science. Manuscript submissions are accepted throughout the year, and all papers undergo a blind peer-review ...